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‘It makes the brain go crazy’: How Bangor survived the summer of bath salts

‘It makes the brain go crazy’: How Bangor survived the summer of bath salts

by Emily Burnham

Family of 4 injured after being hit by a vehicle during Lincoln’s Loonfest

by Lindsay Putnam

Trooper rams stolen truck to stop wrong-way driver on I-95 in Bangor

by Wendy Watkins

Howland man killed in I-95 crash Saturday night

by Wendy Watkins

Iconic Maine theater restoration gets a federal boost

by Christopher Bouchard

Troy Jackson locks down delegates needed to clinch Maine Democratic Senate nod

Troy Jackson locks down delegates needed to clinch Maine Democratic Senate nod

Delegates are not formally bound to vote for Jackson at the July 25 convention under rules quickly devised by the Maine Democratic Party.

by Michael Shepherd

Track the delegates to Maine Democrats’ unprecedented Senate convention

Track the delegates to Maine Democrats’ unprecedented Senate convention

by Michael Shepherd

Live caucus updates: Nirav Shah suspends Senate campaign

Live caucus updates: Nirav Shah suspends Senate campaign

by Michael Shepherd

Photos: CAAMP brings folk-Americana sound to Bangor’s waterfront

Photos: CAAMP brings folk-Americana sound to Bangor’s waterfront

by Wendy Watkins

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

by The Associated Press

New local makers shop opens in former midcoast train station

New local makers shop opens in former midcoast train station

by Bridget Huber

Family remembers ‘devoted’ Maine grandmother killed by falling tree in storm

Family remembers ‘devoted’ Maine grandmother killed by falling tree in storm

by Annie Rupertus

Quirky northern Maine takeout brings urban fare to The County

Quirky northern Maine takeout brings urban fare to The County

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Norridgewock to vote Monday on accepting former New Balance facility

Norridgewock to vote Monday on accepting former New Balance facility

by Jake Freudberg, Morning Sentinel

This Maine bird might have the best life in nature. Here’s why.

This Maine bird might have the best life in nature. Here’s why.

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

Most people never experience a summer evening like this in Maine

Most people never experience a summer evening like this in Maine

by Bob Romano, Outdoors Contributor

This Maine archipelago is a sea kayaker’s dream

This Maine archipelago is a sea kayaker’s dream

by Aislinn Sarnacki

Latest Obituaries

Evelyn Louise Garland

Shawna Jean and Terri-Lynn Gilbert

Gloria Elaine (Otis) Bennett

See more obituaries

LATEST NEWS

Inside Troy Jackson’s delegate sweep, and the undecided voters it rolled over

Orono Brewing Company preparing expansion in search of lofty goal

The state says Greenville approved 89 housing units last year. The reality isn’t even close.

UMaine men’s hockey focuses on work ethic, team chemistry during summer workouts

OPINION

Closing birthing units in Maine puts lives at risk

Closing birthing units in Maine puts lives at risk

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Voters have already picked Platner’s replacement

Letter: Voters have already picked Platner’s replacement

by Opinion Contributor

Public Safety

85-year-old man ejected from truck in Limington crash

Feds drop Maine gun case after judge questions years of secret surveillance

Woman injured after falling off cliff at Acadia National Park

NATIONAL NEWS

3 women’s world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin

Black teen found dead after July 4 boat trip to be remembered at funeral led by the Rev. Al Sharpton

As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track

POLITICS

Candidates leave Democratic US Senate race after Troy Jackson’s dominant weekend

Candidates leave Democratic US Senate race after Troy Jackson’s dominant weekend

by Michael Shepherd and Benjamin Kail

3 things to watch on Day 2 of Maine’s Democratic US Senate caucuses

Troy Jackson closes in on Maine’s Democratic Senate nod after dominant caucus day

Tech issues delay Washington County caucus results

Caucus Day 1 updates: Near-sweep in Portland area caps Troy Jackson’s big day

BUSINESS

Secluded Maine island with views of Katahdin is selling for $2.2M

Secluded Maine island with views of Katahdin is selling for $2.2M

by Kathleen O'Brien

$359K purchase leads Bangor home sales, June 28-July 4

These 3 Maine homes for sale have hidden rooms

What Maine home inspectors want first-time buyers to know

Bangor approves 41 senior apartments years after developers hoped

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

The pricey trick 2 anglers used to catch 104 fish on a Maine lake

The pricey trick 2 anglers used to catch 104 fish on a Maine lake

by Pete Warner, Outdoors Contributor

I’ve fished this remote Maine trout pond for more than 50 years. This trip was unlike the rest.

I’ve fished this remote Maine trout pond for more than 50 years. This trip was unlike the rest.

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

How to avoid falling while hiking in Maine

How to avoid falling while hiking in Maine

by Aislinn Sarnacki

The best way to use your freshly caught fish might surprise you

The best way to use your freshly caught fish might surprise you

by Dennis Corriveau, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Foxcroft Academy relishes role as training site for Shrine Lobster Bowl

Cooper and Ace Flagg are hosting another youth basketball camp at UMaine

Bangor High girls soccer coach stepping down after winning back-to-back state titles

Gifted newcomers join veteran UMaine women’s soccer team seeking 4th title in row

Northern Maine schools will compete against Canadians in new basketball tourney

Legendary Husson coach remembered for his caring nature, charisma and positivity

OPINION

We need and deserve universal healthcare

A parable of thistles and civil rights

Graham Platner has left the Senate race, but his fight against billionaire influence must continue

America is built by those who show up

Democratic Senate nominee must challenge the many Trump policies Susan Collins supports

Enjoy a Maine summer

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

UK citizen who walked into Maine illegally from Canada sentenced to time served

UK citizen who walked into Maine illegally from Canada sentenced to time served

HANCOCK

Bucksport wants vacant downtown lot back after development promise falls through

Bucksport wants vacant downtown lot back after development promise falls through

MIDCOAST

Belfast troupe’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ takes audience into familiar family chaos at Appleton barn

Belfast troupe’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ takes audience into familiar family chaos at Appleton barn

PORTLAND

Highroller Lobster Co. prints negative review on top-selling T-shirt

Highroller Lobster Co. prints negative review on top-selling T-shirt

AROOSTOOK

Aroostook woman’s sourdough starter jars aim to prevent clogged pipes

Aroostook woman’s sourdough starter jars aim to prevent clogged pipes

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine woman dies after crashing into tree

Maine woman dies after crashing into tree

DOWN EAST

Washington County manager sues the county for wrongful firing

Washington County manager sues the county for wrongful firing

PISCATAQUIS

Earthquake hits near Greenville

Earthquake hits near Greenville

YORK

Ex-wife of ICE agent who killed Colombian man in Biddeford sought protection order

Ex-wife of ICE agent who killed Colombian man in Biddeford sought protection order

News

Everything to know about this weekend’s chaotic Maine Senate caucuses

Elections

Everything to know about this weekend’s chaotic Maine Senate caucuses

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026

How Democratic campaigns are scrambling to stack Maine’s Senate caucuses

Elections

How Democratic campaigns are scrambling to stack Maine’s Senate caucuses

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Maine’s air quality will be worse Saturday

Weather

Maine’s air quality will be worse Saturday

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Chuck Schumer is ‘staying out of Maine’ as Democrats race to replace Graham Platner

Elections

Chuck Schumer is ‘staying out of Maine’ as Democrats race to replace Graham Platner

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Biddeford mayor says it’s ‘totally unacceptable’ that ICE agents weren’t wearing body cameras before shooting

State

Biddeford mayor says it’s ‘totally unacceptable’ that ICE agents weren’t wearing body cameras before shooting

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Troy Jackson has edge in 1st look at Democrats vying to pick a Senate nominee

Elections

Troy Jackson has edge in 1st look at Democrats vying to pick a Senate nominee

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

How to avoid ‘Acadia ankle’ or worse while visiting the national park

Culture

How to avoid ‘Acadia ankle’ or worse while visiting the national park

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Democrats vie to inherit Graham Platner’s coalition in 1st Senate debate

Elections

Democrats vie to inherit Graham Platner’s coalition in 1st Senate debate

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

Live updates: 8 Democrats vying to face Susan Collins debate for the 1st time

Elections

Live updates: 8 Democrats vying to face Susan Collins debate for the 1st time

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

ICE prioritized body cameras long ago. Agents still didn’t record a fatal Maine shooting.

Washington

ICE prioritized body cameras long ago. Agents still didn’t record a fatal Maine shooting.

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

Janet Mills touts Maine’s declining overdose deaths in only county where they’re on the rise

Government

Janet Mills touts Maine’s declining overdose deaths in only county where they’re on the rise

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

A prominent and politically connected lawyer will represent Maine ICE shooting victim’s family

State

A prominent and politically connected lawyer will represent Maine ICE shooting victim’s family

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

Paige Loud drops bid for Democratic Senate nomination

Elections

Paige Loud drops bid for Democratic Senate nomination

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

60K homes without power after storm descends on Maine

Bangor

60K homes without power after storm descends on Maine

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

Janet Mills won’t say who she wants to replace Graham Platner as Senate nominee

Elections

Janet Mills won’t say who she wants to replace Graham Platner as Senate nominee

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

Massachusetts senators call Biddeford ICE shooting part of ‘disturbing pattern’

Washington

Massachusetts senators call Biddeford ICE shooting part of ‘disturbing pattern’

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

How you can attend a county caucus to nominate delegates for the Maine Democratic Party’s convention

Elections

How you can attend a county caucus to nominate delegates for the Maine Democratic Party’s convention

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

BDN and CNN will host Democratic US Senate debate next week

Elections

BDN and CNN will host Democratic US Senate debate next week

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Paper mill was the source of Maine river oil spill

Paper mill was the source of Maine river oil spill

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

Here are the 13 Democrats trying to win the right to face Susan Collins

Elections

Here are the 13 Democrats trying to win the right to face Susan Collins

July 15, 2026July 16, 2026

Homeland Security chief and Donald Trump appear at odds over ICE traffic stop pause

Washington

Homeland Security chief and Donald Trump appear at odds over ICE traffic stop pause

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Susan Collins’ push for hold on ICE traffic stops upended by Donald Trump

Elections

Susan Collins’ push for hold on ICE traffic stops upended by Donald Trump

July 15, 2026July 16, 2026

Man fatally shot by ICE agent officially identified

Police and Courts

Man fatally shot by ICE agent officially identified

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Janet Mills calls on Maine’s congressional delegation to push for ICE reforms

State

Janet Mills calls on Maine’s congressional delegation to push for ICE reforms

July 15, 2026July 16, 2026

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